Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Reigate

Employer Location: Reigate, Surrey

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: S6 FTE £30,647 Pro Rata £26,365

Posted: 27th March 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 24th April 2026 12:00 PM

Reigate Priory is a school where learning is truly brought to life, both inside and out. Housed in a beautiful building in the grounds of Priory Park, our school offers a vibrant setting to engage young learners and their staff. We believe in a community that has a love of learning and life. We aim to foster a sense of pride in everything we do, aspiring to make school an unforgettable, positive experience, with every child and staff member gaining the maximum possible benefit from their time with us.

This position is to deliver learning to whole classes when teachers are absent or engaged in PPA, deliver intervention learning to individuals or groups and support staff in pupil and assessment administration. It provides the perfect opportunity for a new career step or further professional development, surrounded by a high quality and friendly staff. It is open to those who already hold HLTA status and those who don’t, as support to acquire HLTA status would be available to the right candidate.

The normal weekly hours will be 36 served over a total of 39 weeks per year, term time plus 5 INSET days, however part-time hours would be considered to the right candidate. The FTE salary is £30,647 - £32,867, Pro rata £26,365 - £28,275.

We can offer you:

• Inquisitive learners who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• An innovative and enjoyable learning environment
• A friendly and sociable staff who are keen to share expertise and good practice
• Supportive families and an active FSA
• Opportunities to be involved in many Outdoor Learning and extra-curricular experiences locally, nationally and internationally

We are looking for an effective Higher Level Teaching Assistant who:

• Has a passion and strong commitment to children's learning, safety and wellbeing
• Has high standards and expectations of themselves and learners
• Is evaluative, striving to improve and develop their practice and that of others
• Is able to deliver lessons in an engaging manner across Key Stage 2 under the direction of a class teacher
• Thrives as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life and success of the school

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs J Glasgow, if you would like to make an appointment. Interviews dates will be confirmed shortly after an application is received. We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that candidates submit applications as early as possible.

In line with the statutory guidance document, Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), the school will conduct online social media searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to Interview. The successful candidate will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

Reigate Priory is an equal opportunities employer as befits a school where celebrating diversity has recently been judged to be a strength of the curriculum. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, talented professionals regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Reigate Priory School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS and social media checks.